Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

Hold the fuel filler flap open.
Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C) and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.

Fig 1: Setting The Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
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Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
NOTE: If the edges of rubber packing are folded toward the inside, straighten it with a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Setting The Cup
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Install the evaporation pipe.

Fig 3: Installing The Evaporation Pipe
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Connect the evaporation hose to the pipe.

Fig 4: Connecting The Evaporation Hose
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Insert the fuel filler hose (A) approximately 35 to 40 mm (1.38 to 1.57 in) over the lower end of fuel filler pipe and tighten the clamp.
CAUTION: Do not allow clips to touch evaporation hose (B) and rear suspension crossmember.

Fig 5: Inserting The Fuel Filler Hose
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Insert the evaporation hose approximately 25 to 30 mm (0.98 to 1.18 in) into the lower end of evaporation pipe and hold the clip.
L = 27.5+/-2.5 mm (1.083+/-0.098 in)

Fig 6: Inserting The Evaporation Hose
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Tighten the bolt which holds the fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.4 ft-lb)

Fig 7: Tightening The Bolt Which Holds The Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket On The Body
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Tighten the bolts which hold the evaporation hoses onto the clip of fuel filler pipe.

Fig 8: Tightening The Bolts Which Hold The Evaporation Hoses Onto The Clip Of Fuel Filler Pipe
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Install the fuel filler pipe protector.

Fig 9: Installing The Fuel Filler Pipe Protector
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Install the rear right wheel.

Fig 10: Installing The Rear Right Wheel
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Lower the vehicle.
Tighten the wheel nuts.
Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.

Fig 11: Connecting The Connector To The Fuel Pump Relay
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Connect the battery ground terminal.

Fig 12: Connecting The Battery Ground Terminal
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